Mathura: A wave of devotion swept through Mathura on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, celebrated two days after Diwali. The festival, observed on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya and also known as Yama Dwitiya, drew massive crowds to the ghats of the Yamuna River. Around 1.25 lakh devotees gathered at Vishram Ghat to take the holy dip, marking the spiritual highlight of the day.

The ancient Yamraj Temple, located on the banks of the Yamuna at Vishram Ghat, became the centre of the celebrations, where the main bathing rituals took place. From the elderly to young children, devotees immersed themselves in the sacred river with deep faith, believing the ritual ensures liberation from untimely death. Brothers and sisters bathed together, symbolising love, protection, and the wish for a long life.

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